The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation notes that 2.4 billion people live in areas with limited water access, yet global demand for water in agriculture is expected to increase by 35% by 2050. To address this, World Food Day on October 16th will focus on the link between water and food security, aiming to produce...
By Kaleb Nghishidivali Windhoek, August 07 – A recent report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has revealed a notable increase in global food commodity prices during the month of July. The rise is attributed to the discontinuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and newly imposed trade restrictions...
By Kaleb Nghishidivali OTJIWARONGO, August 03 – Distinguished figures from the agriculture, academia, and international development sectors will gather in Otjiwarongo on 2-3 August 2023 to participate in the validation of the next phase of the Comprehensive Conservation Agriculture Programme (CCAP II). This landmark initiative aims to enhance the resilience of small-scale farmers to climate...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Country Office in Namibia has announced the appointment of Qingyun Diao as the new FAO Representative in Namibia, effective from 24th June 2023. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia, all Diplomatic and Consular Missions, and International Organizations accredited to...
Dutchman Hans Hoogeveen was reappointed for a second consecutive term as head of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), during its 43rd plenary session held Thursday in Rome, Italy. For a mandate that runs until 2025, the independent chairman was elected unanimously, as well as the 49 member States of the...